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Bob Wetzel exams his driveway Thursday, July 17, 2014, across the street from Ute Pass Elementary School after it was damaged after heavy rains Wednesday evening flooded the burn area of the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire. His home was saved by the barriers surrounding it. He completely lost his driveway and mud surrounded his home and garage two years ago after the first flood. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)